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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
PROVISION OF LOAN TO DAIRY AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SECTOR
The Government provides loans with interest subvention through the following schemes for promotion and development of dairy and animal husbandry sector across the country:
. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund
. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities 
Under AHIDF, the Government provides 3% interest subvention to Farmer Producer Organisation, Private companies, individual entrepreneurs, section 8 companies, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through the Bank upfront in the first year and subsequently on demand by the bank for each of the beneficiaries on each year on the outstanding amount.
Under DIDF, loan assistance with interest subvention @ 2.5% per annum is provided through NABARD, NDDB and NCDC to the Eligible End Borrows . The Eligible End Borrower  under DIDF are Co-operative Milk Unions,State Co-operative Milk Federations, Multi-
state Milk Co-operatives, Milk Producer companies, NDDB Subsidiaries, FPO/SHGs registered under cooperatives/companies act.
Under SDC&FPO, loan towards working capital to dairy Cooperatives/FPOs is provided at simple annual interest rate of 5%, calculated on a monthly basis. Further, due to Economic
Impact of Covid-19 on Dairy Sector, the Governmenthas introduced a new activity “interest subvention on Working capital loans for Dairy sector” as a component under this scheme.This
component is implemented by DAHD through NDDB. 2% interest subvention on secured working capital loan is provided including additional 2% interest subvention for prompt and timely repayment.
The details of the schemes being implemented by the Government to promote dairy and animal husbandry across the country are as under:
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- Rashtriya Gokul Mission
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- National Programme for Dairy Development 
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- Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund
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- Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities 
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- National Livestock Mission
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- Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
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- Livestock Health & Disease Control
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- National Animal Disease Control Programme 
In order to ensure increased credit flow in the form of Kisan Credit Card to animal husbandry, dairy & fisheries farmers as announced in Hon’ble Finance Minister’s Budget Speech 2021-22, a target of Rs 61,650 crore for animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries is fixed within the overall term loan target of Rs 6,85,000 crore for agriculture. The proposed target for animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries for 2021-22 is as under;
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Dairy
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35,141
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Poultry
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13,563
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Sheep Goat & Piggery
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6781
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Fisheries
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6165
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Total
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61,650
This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
NSIC Signs MoU with Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd.
Shri Narayan Rane, Union Minister of MSME graced the occasion of MoU signing between the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.  and Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd. for Skill Development Training in Additive Technologies on October 18, 2022 in New Delhi
Shri B.B. Swain, Secretary , Shri Gaurang Dixit, CMD, NSIC and Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary  were also present on the occasion. The MoU was signed by Shri Navin Chopra, CGM-SG , NSIC.
Shri Rane said that the signing of this MoU between NSIC and Phillips India will be a significant step for preparing skilled manpower in additive technologies which is the future of manufacturing. He stated that both organizations can leverage their expertise and create excellent opportunities for MSMEs in this upcoming field.
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Ministry of Railways
New Ashti-Ahmednagar new line inaugurated and inaugural run of New Ashti-Ahmednagar DEMU service flagged off.
Mumbai, September 23, 2022
The inaugural run of New Ashti-Ahmednagar DEMU service was flagged off by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde via Video Conferencing, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of State for Railways, Coal and Mines Shri Raosaheb Dadarao Patil Danve at New Ashti railway station today . Earlier in the day, the New Ashti -Ahmednagar new line of 66 km was inaugurated by unveiling of plaque.
The Govt of Maharashtra’s Minister for Revenue, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Former Minister of Maharashtra State Government Smt. Pankaja Munde, Members of Parliament Dr. Pritam Munde and Dr. Sujay Vikhe Patil, MLCs Shri Suresh Dhas and Shri Ram Shinde, MLAs Shri Balasaheb Ajabe and Shri Laxman Pawar and former MLA Shri Shivaji Kardile and Nagaradhyaksha Smt. Pallavi Dhonde were present in the occasion.
Background & Benefits of the new New Ashti-Ahmednagar DEMU service:
• The 66 km New Ashti-Ahmednagar broad gauge line is a part of the 261 km Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli Vaijnath new broad gauge line project which is on 50-50 cost sharing between the Government of India and State Government.
• The DEMU service will ensure better connectivity to residents of the New Ashti-Ahmednagar belt and nearby areas.
• It will promote local trade and industries and thus boosting socio-economic growth of the Marathwada region.
• The DEMU train will leave Ahmednagar at 07.45 am and arrive New Ashti at 10.30 am and in return, will leave New Ashti at 11.00 am and arrive Ahmednagar at 1.55 pm. This train will run daily except Sunday.
• This DEMU train will halt at Kada, New Dhanora, Solapurwadi, New Loni and Narayandoho.
President's Secretariat
President of India hosts banquet in honour of the Heads of State/Government attending the Swearing-in-Ceremony of the Prime Minister of India
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, hosted yesterday  a banquet in honour of the Heads/Representatives of State/Government attending the swearing-in-ceremony of the Prime Minister of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Dignitaries attended the banquet include Mohammad Abdul Hamid, the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; MrMaithripalaSirisena, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; MrSooronbaiZheenbekov, the President of Kyrgyz Republic; U Win Myint, the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; MrPravind Kumar Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius; Mr K.P. Sharma Oli, the Prime Minister of Nepal; DrLotayTshering, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan and MrGrisadaBoonrach, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s dreams are not for India alone. As we work for our progress, we remain deeply conscious of the support we draw from our close friends and our close neighbours. From the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the earnest embrace of the Bay of Bengal and further to the shared cultural affinities and economic opportunities of Central Asia, our people embody similar hopes and aspirations. Over the centuries, India has been the centre-piece of a great trading system that has run from the heartland of Central Asia right to the Indian Ocean. This is our legacy, and this is also our future. For all our people and for the global community, we must work together to foster peace and prosperity in our region and beyond. Our countries remain stakeholders in each other’s progress and wellbeing.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
30 Outlets Set Up For Popularizing Coir Products
The Coir Industry in India is an export oriented industry. However, the reach of the coir products in India is increasing beyond Metros and major cities. Considering the vast geographical area available in India and the huge population, it is expected that the domestic market potential available in India is large enough to consume the entire coir production on annual basis. Government of India through Coir Board has set up 30 outlets throughout the Country for popularizing and selling coir products.
The renovation of old Showrooms is taken up on need basis. The Coir Board has already taken up and completed renovation of its Showrooms at Indore, Navi Mumbai, Lucknow, Patna, Trivandrum and Varanasi. Further renovation work of Showrooms at Jammu, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Chennai has been initiated.
Government has taken following steps to popularize, ensure availability of coir products throughout the country and create infrastructure:
 It has opened showrooms throughout the country.
 BIS standards have been got approved for coir geo-textiles.
 Coir Board initiated action to join hands with KVIC for marketing coir products through KVIC Showrooms.
 Regular publicity of various coir products.
 41 numbers of SFURTI coir clusters have been approved and 16 coir clusters are functional.
 To modernize coir industry, youngsters and women artisans are being trained. In last three years 6474 number of women artisans have been trained.
 Coir Board organizes participation in important national and international exhibitions.
This information was given by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts, Mumbai holds Dak Adalat on 17th March
Grievances pertaining to Maharashtra, Goa to be entertained in the Dak Adalat
Complaints reg. Speed Post, Saving Banks, non-payment of Money Orders etc. to be considered
Mumbai, 11th March 2022
In its efforts to redress grievances, Department of Posts, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai is holding Dak Adalat. The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai will hold the 118th Dak Adalat on 17th March 2022, Thursday at 11.00 AM at his office at 2nd Floor, GPO building Mumbai - 400001.
Complaints/ grievances regarding Postal Services pertaining to the Maharashtra and Goa States which have not been settled within six weeks will be entertained in the Dak Adalat. The complaints relating to Unregistered / Registered Mails, Speed Post, Counter Services, Saving Banks and non-payment of Money Orders etc. will be considered during the Dak Adalat.
Complaints should contain details like names and designations of the officers to whom original complaint was addressed, particulars of articles/Money Orders / Saving Bank Accounts / Certificates etc.
The Department periodically organizes Dak Adalats to ensure speedy redressal of customer grievances.
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PIB Headquarters
CCMB and CDFD join hands to address the Genetic Disease burden of Indian population
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding  between
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology , and
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics 
People have been battling with diseases since time immemorial. Genetic disorders form a major group of the non-communicable diseases. Congenital malformations and genetic disorders are the third commonest cause of mortality in neonates in cities.
Estimates for genetic disorders show that more than 50 lakh babies are born each year with genetic disease in India. The burden of these disorders has its effects on the economic and social structure of the society. Most of these disorders are presently untreatable and for those which can be treated, the treatment is very expensive. The only option to address this problem is the preventive approach which requires prenatal diagnosis and genetic counselling.
The last few years have witnessed tremendous changes in the field of Genetics with rapid advancements in technology. The advent of efficient and affordable DNA sequencing technology has a direct impact in improving our understanding of human disease, enabling better ways of diagnosis and treatment. CCMB and CDFD are premier national institutes involved in the cutting edge biological research in these areas. For more than two decades both the institutes have been offering genetic diagnostic services as well, which has made a difference.
In this context, the directors of CCMB and CDFD, Dr. Rakesh K Mishra and Dr. Debashis Mitra, have decided to enter into a MoU to maximize the potential of both the institutes in human disease diagnostics. The objectives of the MoU include provision of quality DNA based diagnostic services to the public at lower costs, to develop newer diagnostic methods and to engage in scientific research to improve understanding of human genetic disorders. The institutes have also mutually agreed to undertake training and educational activities in the field of Genetic Diagnostics.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Southwest monsoon advances over entire Maharashtra , parts of south Gujarat and some more parts of central & East India
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regiona lMeteorology Centre, New Delhiof the India Meteorological Department:
Advance of Southwest Monsoon till 14th June, 2020
- The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Central Arabian Sea,some parts of northeast Arabian Sea, Gujarat state, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, remaining partsof Maharashtra , some parts of Madhya Pradesh, most parts ofChhattisgarh and Jharkhand and some more parts of Bihar.
- The Northern Limit of Monsoon  now passes through Lat.20°N/Long.60°E,Lat.20°N/Long.70°E, Surat, Nandurbar, Betul, Seoni, Pendra Road, Ambikapur, Gaya,Patna and Lat.27°N/Long.85°E .
- The Chief amount of rainfall  more realized past during 24-hours till 0830 IST of14th June 2020 :
Gujarat: Madhbun -9, Abad City -7, Dahegam-7, Nanipalson -7, Gandhinagar -6, Talod-6, Khanvel -6, Kaprada -5, Malpur -5, Nakhatrana - 5 cm
Maharashtra: Mumbai-1, Mumbai -2, Pernem -12,Mokheda - 12, Matheran - 8, Malvan - 7, Ulhasnagar- 11, Amalner - 6, Shahada - 7, Igatpuri - 7, Ashti
- 5 and Aundha Nagnath - 7
Southwest Monsoon till 14th June 2020:
For the country as a whole, Seasonal cumulative rainfall during this year’s southwest
monsoon till 14th June 2020 is above Long Period Average  by 31%. It is 19%,
94% & 20% above their LPA over northwest, central & south peninsular Indiarespectively. Details of the rainfall distribution over the four broad geographical regionsof India are given below :
Regions ActualRainfallNormalRainfall%Departure fromLPA
Country as a whole 75.8 57.8 31%
Northwest India 27.2 22.8 19%
Central India 91.0 46.9 94%
South Peninsula 80.2 66.9 20%
East & northeast India 131.8 137.4 -4%
Meteorological Conditions
- A trough runs from northwest Rajasthan to coastal Odisha at lower tropospheric levels.
- An east-west shear zone runs along Lat.22°N across Central India between 3.1 and 4.5 kmabove mean sea level.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over East Madhya Pradesh & neighbourhood at mid-troposphericlevels.
Forecast & warnings
- Under the influence of above systems, conditions are becoming favourable for furtheradvance of Southwest Monsoon into some more parts of North Arabian Sea, Gujaratand Madhya Pradesh, remaining parts of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar andsome parts of East Uttar Pradesh during next 48 hours.
- Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall very likely to continue over Maharashtra, Gujarat,most parts of central and east India during next 4-5 days with isolated heavy to veryheavy falls over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat and isolated heavy oversouth Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Marathwada during next 2-3 days.
For further details and forecast updates kindly visit websites of IMD, New Delhi:
http://www.imd.gov.in/pages/allindiawxfcbulletin.php
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President to visit Chandigarh on 20th May
Vice-President to attend the 70th Convocation of Panjab University as Chief Guest
(The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Chandigarh on May 20, 2023 where he will be the Chief Guest at the 70th Annual Convocation of Panjab University.
During his visit, the Vice-President, who is also Chancellor of Panjab University, will hold a series of meetings with the Syndicate Members and the Senate Members of the University.
The Vice-President will also interact with members of the Panjab University Teachers' Association, the Non-Teachers' Association and the Students' Union.
During his daylong tour to the City Beautiful, the Vice-President is also scheduled to visit the Punjab Raj Bhawan.
Special Service and Features
Union Government aims at increasing the Value of Fish exports to one lakh crore Rupees by 2024-25 - Dr L. Murugan
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Information and Broadcasting, Dr L. Murugan today said that the Union government aimed at increasing the value of fish exports to one lakh crore Rupees by 2024-25. He was speaking to the Media after vising the Fishing Harbour at Thoppumpady, Kochi.
Dr. L. Murugan said that five fishing Harbours in the country including Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Paradeep will be upgraded to International standards. As part of this, Ice plants and processing facilities will be arranged at the Harbour itself. He said that through the modernization of Ports, fishermen will be able to get better prices for their products. A detailed project report of the Seaweed Processing Centre to be set up in the Special Economic Zone in Tamil Nadu is being prepared. It will ensure employment opportunities and economic empowerment for women in the fisheries sector, the Minister added.
The Minister was accompanied by Shri Hibi Eden, Ernakulam MP and Dr M. Beena, Chairperson, Kochi Port Trust.
In the morning, the Minister was received by officials from various Departments at Kochi Airport.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Appointment of Shri Ramphal Pawar as Director, NCRB
Consequent upon curtailment of his present tenure as Joint Secretary, NATGRID, the competent authority has approved appointment of Shri Ramphal Pawar, IPS , as Director , NCRB against the existing vacancy from the date of joining the post and up to tenure extendable as per IPS Tenure Policy or till further orders, whichever is earlier.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme to empower rural women through community participation
Government of India has approved a new scheme namely Mahila Shakti Kendra for implementation during 2017-18 upto 2019-20 to empower rural women through community participation. The Scheme is implemented with cost sharing ratio of 60:40 between centre and states except for North East and Special Category States where the ratio is 90:10. The scheme is envisaged to work at various levels and at the national level  and state level  technical support to the respective governments on issues related to women is provided. Community engagement through College Student Volunteers is envisioned in 115 aspirational districts as part of the Block Level initiatives. Student volunteers are to play an instrumental role in awareness generation regarding various important government schemes/ programmes as well as social issues. District Level Centre for Women  has also been envisaged for 640 districts to be covered in phased manner. These centres to serve as a link between village, block and state level in facilitating women centric schemes and also give foothold for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao  scheme at the district level.
The above Information was given by Minister of State for Women and Child Development, DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR in reply to an Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha, today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM urges devotees to participate in Sound and Light show at Ambaji Teerthdham in Gujarat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged devotees to participate in Sound and Light show at Ambaji Teerthdham in Gujarat. He informed that the Parikrama Festival of 51 Shaktipeeths is starting there from 7 PM today. Our Purans will be showcased in Sound and Light Show.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"गुजरात के अंबाजी तीर्थधाम में श्रद्धालुओं के लिए बहुत ही शुभ अवसर आया है। आज शाम 7 बजे से यहां 51 शक्तिपीठों का परिक्रमा उत्सव शुरू हो रहा है, जिसमें हमारे पुराणों की आकर्षक प्रस्तुति से जुड़ा लाइट एंड साउंड शो भी शामिल है। मेरा आग्रह है कि आप सभी इस भव्य अनुष्ठान के सहभागी बनें।"
Cabinet
Union Cabinet approves revival plan of BSNL and MTNL and in-principle merger of the two
Spectrum of 4G to be allocated to the Telecom PSEs
Funding through capital infusion of over Rs 20,000 Crore
Sovereign guarantee for long term bonds of Rs 15,000 Crore
Union Government to bear cost of attractive VRS
The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal for revival of BSNL and MTNL by administrative allotment of spectrum for 4G services, debt restructuring by raising of bonds with sovereign guarantee, reducing employee costs, monetisation of assets and in-principle approval of merger of BSNL & MTNL.
The following was approved by the cabinet:-
- Administrative allotment of spectrum for 4G services to BSNL and MTNL so as to enable these PSUs to provide broadband and other data services. The said Spectrum will be funded by the Government of India by capital infusion in these PSUs at a value of Rs 20,140 Cr in addition; the GST amount of Rs 3,674 Cr to this spectrum value will also be borne by the Government of India through Budgetary resources. By using this spectrum allotment, BSNL and MTNL will be able to deliver 4G services, compete in the market and provide high speed data using their vast network including in rural areas.
- BSNL and MTNL will also raise long-term bonds of Rs 15,000 Cr for which sovereign guarantee will be provided by the Government of India . With the said resources, BSNL and MTNL will restructure their existing debt and also partly meet CAPEX, OPEX and other requirements.
- BSNL and MTNL will also offer Voluntary Retirement to their employees, aged 50 years and above through attractive Voluntary Retirement Scheme , the cost of which will be borne by the Government of India through budgetary support. The ex-gratia component of VRS will require Rs. 17,169 Cr in addition, GoI will be meeting the cost towards Pension, Gratuity and Commutation. Details of the scheme will be finalised by BSNL/MTNL.
- BSNL and MTNL will monetise their assets so as to raise resources for retiring debt, servicing of bonds, network upgradation, expansion and meeting the operational fund requirements.
- In-principle merger of BSNL and MTNL
It is expected that with the implementation of said revival plan, BSNL and MTNL will be able to provide reliable and quality services through its robust telecommunication network throughout the country including rural and remote areas.